I just couldn't stand the excitement over MOCKINGJAY's release tomorrow, so we're having a giveaway! There will only be one winner, so read the instructions carefully:
Step 1) Come up with your own muttation or hybrid animal (like the mockingjay), complete with special abilities and symbolism.
Step 2) Share it with us in the comments section of this post.
Hint: You'll get more "points" with the judge (me) if you share an image of your creation with us. Even more points if you create a short video. Even more points if you let others know about this contest on your blog, Facebook or Twitter! But don't worry, the most points will go toward creativity -- the most absurd, silly, or genius creation will win in the end. So give it your best shot!
Let the games begin!
Open to US residents only. Contests entries must be received by August 26th at midnight to be eligible. If you share this contest with your friends (blog, facebook, twitter) please let us know in the comments so we know you did! The winner will be announced on Friday, August 27th. The winning copy will be shipped once contact information has been obtained. Good luck!
Great contest idea, shame it's US only :( Good luck to everyone :) SO EXCITED FOR MOCKINGJAY =]
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of a Bobcat/Lynx hybrid called Bnyx xD
ReplyDeleteIt's symbolism is secrets both hidden and secret :)
I was thinking a RattleCrow. A rattle snake crossed with a crow, all black, with wings. It's eyes would be black on black, with a head like a crow, and a tail that came to a point that could be used to lash out at enemies and inject venom.
ReplyDeleteInstead of singing like a bird, it would make a low hissing noise like a rattlesnake about to strike.
It's symbol would be a coiled black snake with two black feathers on either side.
h. Raven
I was thinking of a PeetaGale. This is obviously a meld of the two love interests from the books.
ReplyDeleteThe powers of the hybrid are the ability to love like Peeta, and the ability to be loved like Gale.
This is the perfect solution to Katniss' predicament.
The wirewolf. In the 21st century, distressed by humankind's enduring hatred and fear of wolves, the brilliant geneticist Victoria Frankenstein collaborated with the biologist Nate Kipling to fit a small pack of Alaskan wolves with voiceboxes that would translate their howls to human speech. The pack survived, in spite of this interference, because non-engineered wolves were clearly impressed with the beauty of the wirewolves' howls. Gradually, the subspecies mingled with unaltered wolves and spread eastward. Today, the beautiful nightly howls, in full operatic voice and four- part harmony, can be heard as far east as Michigan, with rumors of wild wirewolves in New York and New England. It should be noted, though, that, even though they may howl in human words, these are still wild animals and should not be treated as pets. If you are fortunate enough to come across a wirewolf, give it space and observe it quietly.
ReplyDeleteOh - I blogged the contest, as well as cross-posting my entry.
ReplyDelete(Thought of armored toads, too, and also armored sqirrels - now that's a scary thought)
Great, thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I left symbolism out of my original post, and can't edit, but I added a paragraph to my blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a Winged Fox, called a Boxwing? (a cross between bird and fox...box) They would be airodynamic with bird bones, wings air sacs and whatever, and have a fox's insulating fur, smarts and fluffiness!
ReplyDeleteWhat about a winged fox, called a Boxwing? (bird...fox...box) it would be airodynamic and light like a bird, and smart and furry like a fox, so it could evade predators and be insulated against cold wind...also, it would make a good predator
ReplyDeleteanonymous was me...it said it wasnt going through, so i did it again...how weird, Sorry!!
ReplyDeleteHow about a liger... oh, wait. That's been taken.
ReplyDeleteHow about a porcuphant. Imagine a smaller sized elephant (large dog sized) with quills. Though super cute, they aren't very cuddly. The quills make catching them for circus' a little difficult.
Thanks, Jen
The doveskunk flies gracefully and has the beautiful markings of a skunk. This animal is extremely discerning unleasing his stink on those who disobey God's laws. Somedays the world is a very stinky place.
ReplyDeleteTweeted about the giveaway.
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